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The 2026 Springboks-All Blacks Tour Will Blow Your Mind

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It's been announced and confirmed: The All Blacks will tour South Africa for the first time since 1996, including four Tests against the rugby world champion SPRINGBOKS! In this episode Peter looks back at the last full tour, nearly three decades ago, compares the state of play to today, and gives his very early take on what will happen when these two great rugby titans clash in 2026. It's the Springboks versus the All Blacks: Rugby's Greatest Rivalry!

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20 Oct 2025 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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